How To Fix WAHD025 - Deleted materials for plant &1: &2 (target)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAHD - Messages for Alternative Historical Data

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Deleted materials for plant &1: &2 (target)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAHD025 - Deleted materials for plant &1: &2 (target) ?

  The SAP error message WAHD025 indicates that there are deleted materials for a specific plant in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an operation (like a goods movement, inventory management, or a similar transaction) involving materials that have been marked as deleted in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Deleted Materials: The materials referenced in the error message have been flagged as deleted in the SAP system. This could happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The materials were intentionally deleted by a user.
  The materials were marked for deletion during a data cleanup process.
  The materials are no longer relevant for the business processes in the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Transaction Context: The error may occur during transactions that require active materials, such as inventory postings, sales orders, or production orders.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check the status of the materials in question. You can enter the material number and plant to see if the material is indeed marked as deleted.
  
  
  
  Reactivate Materials:
  
  If the materials need to be reactivated, you can do this by using transaction code MM02. Change the status of the material from "deleted" to "active" if it is still relevant for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Review Business Processes:
  
  If the materials are no longer needed, ensure that any transactions or processes that reference these materials are updated or removed to avoid further errors.
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  Discuss with relevant stakeholders (e.g., inventory management, production planning) to determine if the materials should be reactivated or if they should remain deleted.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependent objects (like open purchase orders, sales orders, or production orders) that might be causing the error. If there are dependencies, they may need to be resolved first.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material (if you need to create a new material instead)
  
  
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding how material master data is structured and managed in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WAHD025 error and ensure that your materials are correctly managed within the SAP system.